Youngs was born in Texas in 1897 and began his professional career in 1917 with the Giants. He quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league, leading the National League in batting average in 1918, 1920, and 1923. He was also a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-Star team in 1923, 1924, and 1925.
Youngs was an integral part of the Giants' success in the 1920s, as he was a key member of the team's "Murderers' Row" lineup. He was a key contributor to the team's World Series victories in 1921 and 1922, batting .333 and .400 respectively in those series. He was also a key contributor to the Giants' pennant-winning teams in 1923 and 1924.
Youngs' career was tragically cut short in 1926 when he was diagnosed with Bright's Disease, a kidney disorder. He died in October of that year at the age of 29. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Ross Youngs was one of the best players of his era and was a key contributor to the success of the New York Giants. He was a three-time National League batting champion, a two-time World Series champion, and a two-time All-Star. He was an integral part of the Giants' "Murderers' Row" lineup of the 1920s and was a key contributor to the team's success. His career was tragically cut short by a kidney disorder, but his legacy lives on in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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